How to handle your business setup & licensing paperwork in Dubai?
Hey everyone! I’m planning to start a small business in Dubai, and I’ve been trying to figure out all the requirements for registration, licensing, and related paperwork. I’ve read some guides online, but honestly the process seems way more complicated in practice — especially when it comes to the economic department part. There are so many forms, fees, and categories that my head spins every time I open the official portal. Has anyone here recently registered a business or dealt with licensing in Dubai? How do you make sure all the economic department requirements are met without missing something important? Any experiences, tips, or real stories would be super helpful because I want to do this right the first time!
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Mark commented
Thanks so much for sharing your experience — this gives me way more confidence moving forward!
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QUEEN TEREN commented
Hi! I’ve been through the business registration process in Dubai not too long ago, and I know exactly how confusing it can feel at first . What made things a lot easier for me was using the Dubai Economic Department service at EGSH https://egsh.ae/departments/dubai-economic-department This centre helps navigate the entire set of requirements tied to the economic side of company setup — everything from trade licensing, classification of activities, approvals you need from different authorities, up to final issuance of the license.
Instead of trying to guess which forms were needed or waiting in long queues, the team at EGSH guided me step by step. They clarified what documents were essential based on the type of business I wanted to register, helped me complete the required applications correctly, and even checked that everything met the standards before submission. That made the entire experience way less stressful and a lot faster than doing it alone. If you’re new to UAE business procedures or want to avoid delays, using this service for the Dubai Economic Department requirements can be a real lifesaver.